Description
This easy Jambalaya recipe is a flavorful one-pot dish packed with sausages, chicken, shrimp, and aromatic spices. A classic Cajun favorite that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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Creole Seasoning Mix:
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 4 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder (adjust spice to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 180g (6oz) smoked bacon, chopped
- 200g (7oz) andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 0.5cm / 1/5″ thick
- 300g (10oz) chicken thigh, boneless, skinless, cut into pieces
- 12 prawns/shrimp, raw, large, peeled
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, cut into pieces
- 2 celery ribs, cut into pieces
- 2 green capsicum/bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 1.25 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 2.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth/stock
- 200g (6.5oz) crushed canned tomato
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Heat oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add bacon and cook briefly, then add sausages. Cook until golden, then remove to a bowl.
- Cook chicken until golden, then add to the bowl with bacon.
- Sear prawns in the pan, then set aside.
- Cook garlic, onion, celery, and capsicum until slightly softened.
- Stir in rice, broth, tomato paste, canned tomato, thyme, and Seasoning Mix.
- Add chicken, sausages, and bacon, ensuring all rice is submerged. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add prawns and green onions, stir gently, cover, and bake for an additional 3 minutes.
- Fluff and serve garnished with green onions.
Notes
- Andouille sausages can be substituted with smoked polish sausages or chorizo.
- Long grain rice works best for this recipe.
- Low-sodium chicken broth is recommended.
- Use a large skillet or dutch oven for cooking.
- Check rice for correct consistency before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 707 cal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1563mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 158mg
